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North Riverside, IL


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North Riverside, Illinois

North Riverside, Illinois, in Cook county, is 1 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 9 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,688 people in North Riverside.

The People and Families of North Riverside

In North Riverside, about 48% of adults are married. In North Riverside, lots of people live on their own.

The village has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Riverside had a median family income of $53,790.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in North Riverside. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

North Riverside Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in North Riverside is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages.

Commuting

In North Riverside, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in North Riverside is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

North Riverside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%North Riverside Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Riverside Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%North Riverside Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%North Riverside Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of North Riverside, IL

Comparing North Riverside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built24

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